Australians Olivia Gadecki and Astra Sharma move just one victory away from a coveted place in the French Open main draw.
Olivia Gadecki and Astra Sharma have both moved within one win of qualifying for the main singles draw at the French Open Sharma will play Olga Danilovic on Friday morning, while Gadecki will play Julia Avdeeva on Saturday morning
Ajla Tomljanovic, battling back from injury, was also given a wildcard, thanks to the host French federation's reciprocal deal with Tennis Australia. Gadecki, the 22-year-old Gold Coast prospect, later beat Argentine teenager Solana Sierra 6-2, 6-4 to also move just a win away from her maiden French Open appearance.
The biggest international name to get knocked out was Austria's two-time finalist Dominic Thiem, who announced earlier in the month this Roland Garros quest would be his last because he would be retiring at the end of the season following his struggles to get back to his best after a wrist injury. 'It never really stops': Postecoglou to begin plans for second Spurs campaign after whirlwind MCG tripBarbie to make a doll to honour Mary Fowler, gloves and bubble braid included
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